Resolution 16/08 on the Prohibition of the Use of Aircrafts and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles as Fishing Aids. Pays/Territoire Type du document Règlement Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Pêche Mot clé Pêche maritime Gestion et conservation des pêches Équipement Engins de pêche/méthodes de pêche Navire de pêche Infractions/sanctions Résumé This Resolution of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), adopted in accordance with the provisions of Article IX, paragraph 1 of the IOTC Agreement, requires Contracting Parties and Cooperating Non-Contracting Party (collectively CPCs) to prohibit their flagged fishing vessels, support and supply vessels from using aircrafts and unmanned aerial vehicles as fishing aids, except for scientific and MCS purposes. Any occurrence of a fishing operation undertaken with the aid of aircraft or any unmanned aerial vehicle in the IOTC area of competence shall be reported to the flag State and the IOTC Executive Secretary, for communication to the Compliance Committee. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.iotc.org